November 14

Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; Thou wilt make me full of gladness with thy presence. Acts 2:28.

Peter is giving a sermon to all who live in Jerusalem. It is shortly after the Day of Pentecost. Peter has been transformed. No longer the disciple who would deny Christ; he is now the leading one who proclaims Christ to the world. This is an example of how God wishes to treat each of us. We are being made into His image.

Peter says he is grasping the way of life. His spirit, no longer out of touch with God, is now quickened and alive. God is breathing into Him all aspects of the Christ-life. Shadows of his life in Adam may be present, but they no longer will dominate him. Instead of the despair and lack of hope that had characterized Peter’s denial of Christ, the exact opposite has occurred. He is proclaiming that the source of all gladness has been found. He is equating gladness with the very presence of Christ within his own heart. Yes, Peter is a totally changed man.

Father, let me be more like Jesus today. Everything needed for life is found in Him. Root out all remnants of my nature that was in Adam. I want only the new life that is in Jesus. I know You will do this through Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for restoring my spirit when I found life in Christ. My spirit now contains the new creation that You have promised. But my soul seems to be damaged--it harbors fleshly desires and motives that are contrary to Your ways. Restore my soul-- my mind, my will, my emotions, so that they too become more Christ-like. We are in for an exciting day as You work Your ways into me! Amen.
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